Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Energy Consultant, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future. The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center. With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

Requirements

0–3 years of professional experience, including internships, co-ops, or full-time roles in consulting, engineering, construction, or capital project delivery.
Foundational understanding of capital project delivery concepts (e.g., project lifecycle, cost and schedule, project controls) gained through coursework, internships, or early career experience.
Professional experience and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Data/Analytics, or a related field, or 5+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of formal degree (e.g. engineering, construction, project controls, operations, or data/analytics roles with transferable skills).
Willingness and ability to support global clients and travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Internship or prior exposure to energy clients, EPCs, or owner organizations on capital programs or projects.
Familiarity with project controls disciplines (cost, schedule, estimating, risk, change).
Exposure to capital digital platforms (e.g., Sequence, Primavera P6, Aconex, Unifier, or similar PMIS tools).
Working knowledge of data analysis or visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python) and interest in applying them to capital project data.
Interest in emerging AI and analytics use cases in forecasting, scheduling, risk, or construction productivity.
Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a strong desire to build a career in consulting.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to structure information and present findings to team members and clients.

Responsibilities

Support delivery of workstreams and tasks on capital programs and projects across the energy value chain (upstream, midstream, downstream, LNG, power, renewables).
Conduct research, data gathering, and analysis to support client recommendations on capital project execution, governance, and performance improvement.
Develop clear, well-structured client deliverables, including slides, models, trackers, and reports, under the guidance of Managers and Senior Managers.
Contribute to workstream activities related to cost, schedule, risk, change management, and project controls.
Support engagements involving digital tools and platforms used in capital project delivery (e.g., cost, schedule, portfolio, and controls systems).
Actively adopt and apply AI tools and technologies to accelerate day-to-day delivery, including research, data analysis, document drafting, deliverable development, and quality review.
Contribute to the exploration and application of analytics and emerging AI use cases in capital planning, scheduling, risk, and productivity.
Learn how digital platforms and AI-enabled approaches drive value realization, data quality, and performance transparency across the capital project lifecycle.
Support proposal development and pursuit activities, including research, benchmarking, and drafting of proposal content.
Contribute to the development of points of view, offerings, and client materials related to capital delivery and digital enablement.
Participate in practice-building activities such as asset development, knowledge management, and internal initiatives.
Collaborate effectively with onshore and offshore team members, managers, and client counterparts.
Take ownership of assigned tasks, meet commitments, and actively seek feedback to accelerate development.
Build foundational skills across capital project delivery, project controls, digital platforms, and AI-enabled approaches.
Model professionalism, delivery rigor, and a client-first mindset in all interactions.